It is Time to Say Goodbye to Food allergies!

Food allergies and its possible serious consequences is one of the major causes of concern among new parents. New mothers are often warned about foods like peanut, fish and egg and are asked to avoid introducing them until preschooler years.

Now studies have shown that introducing children to allergenic food such as eggs or peanuts early on and more often may prove helpful in lowering the risk of allergies. New parents are actively encouraged to introduce these foods between 4-6 months. The ground-breaking studies were published and supported by recommendations from American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Allergy causing foods including nuts, egg, dairy products, soy and shellfish can be introduced to your baby in the form of purees or powder between 4-6 months. A lot of parents have tried introducing peanut by spreading a thin layer of peanut butter on the teething biscuits of toddler.

Preparing and making the children eat the common allergy causing foods can be a challenging task for many parents. A few readymade food products manufactured by some companies are here to help you fight back these food allergies.

Specially Formulated Baby Food: Ready, set, food comes in a simple numbered packet system, and targets three most common food allergens i.e peanuts, eggs and milk. It comes in powder form and can be easily mixed with breast milk, formula or other solid foods. It is completely organic and gentle on your baby’s tummy.

Cautions to Taken before Considering Introducing Allergens:

• If your family has a history of food allergy or your baby has medical condition such as eczema it is advised to consult your pediatrician before introducing common allergens in any form.
• Always introduce allergens at the comfort of your home.
• Monitor your baby for symptoms that can be caused by food allergy like rashes or diarrhea.